309 W Lea Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802

Captivating cape in beautiful Brandywine Hills! All brick 3 BRs, 2.5 bath touts unrivaled backyard ? it is "Backyard Wildlife Habitat Certified by National Wildlife Federation" - homeowner has preserved healthy and diverse ecosystem. Abundant in roses, lilies, rhubarb, blackberries and more! Major updates incl. installed A/C, new roof, new efficient gas hot water heater, new sump pump and French drain, and new deck. Everything freshly painted. Great features incl. all plaster walls, hardwood floors, wide baseboards and full-grown trees. Alcove in foyer creates welcoming entryway. Large LR with lovely oversized wood-burning FP with white brick hearth and millwork and 10 recessed lights. 2 glass doors lead to delightful enclosed sun porch ? cool in summertime. 3 sets of glass sliders, wood ceiling, and decorative white wrought iron edging perimeter create nook to view nature. DR features chair rail and cute pass-through window to kitchen. Great for parties! Door leads into pretty blue and white kitchen. Homeowner added wall between mud room and kitchen to create kitchen pantry and glass shelving with window just beyond. Relish white cabinets, blue countertop, dual stove/oven (confection) with grates, and SS appliances. Blue/white French chandelier hangs above 2-tiered center island with seating, sink and counter space. 2 wall tables provide extra counter space but can fold up when not in use. Clever! Mud room with brick floor leads to covered brick landing, turned-1-car garage, driveway and backyard. Off kitchen is 1st floor MBR or guest suite plus hall closet. Large room with closet with deep side shelving. Adjacent is full bath with new white Pergo flooring, pedestal sink and wall cabinet plus medicine cabinet. Finished LL is great rec room, which boasts working white brick wood-burning FP, 3 lead glass block transom windows and PR. Dual glass doors offer entrance to separate room with W & D and utility sink. Fabulous entertaining space. Fabulous storage space. 2 spacious BRS on 2nd level, both have alcove(s), hardwoods and big closets, "attic" storage. 1 BR has his-and-hers closets. Plus enjoy linen closet and walk-in cedar closet. Full bath touts new white Pergo flooring also. 2nd floor is like a tree-house with mature trees gently enveloping home as well as providing canopy over huge 2-tiered deck in backyard. Peaceful oasis! Easy access to Trolley Square, downtown Wilm. and train station as well as Concord Pike, I-95 and Phil. Airport. Charming!